Which observation is explained by the adhesion of water?

Question

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Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

Rain forms water droplets as it falls through the air

Water climbs slightly up the inner walls of a straw.

You feel a sting when you dive into a swimming pool.

Answer 1

The observation explained by the adhesion of water is:

Water climbs slightly up the inner walls of a straw.

This occurs due to the adhesive forces between the water molecules and the molecules of the straw, allowing the water to "stick" to the straw and move upward against gravity.